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I was in a jam and locked out. I called my regular locksmith and he was on a job in Westminster and couldn't get there. I called the locksmith who normally cuts all of my keys and they could only get there in 4-5 hours. I called Easter's because they were off of Joppa Road. They sent someone who was there in 20 minutes and had me in and back to work in about 3 minutes. Can't recommend them highly enough!

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Codes to Know for Panic Hardware

Panic hardware, also known as an exit device or fire exit hardware when used on fire doors, is designed to provide fast and easy egress to allow building occupants to exit safely in an emergency. Code publications define panic hardware as, “a door-latching assembly incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the application of a force in the direction of egress travel.”

Determining whether the egress doors of a facility need panic hardware can be a challenge, even for the experts. While most jurisdictions have adopted the International Building Code (IBC) requirements, it’s important to be aware that there are also areas like New York City where state or local requirements vary and will need to be consulted in order to ensure code compliance.

Basic Requirements
According to all editions of the IBC starting with the 2006 edition, panic hardware is required for doors serving three use groups:
1. Assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 50 people or more
2. Educational occupancies with an occupant load of 50 people or more
3. High hazard occupancies with any occupant load

Note that these requirements only apply to doors that lock or latch. They do not apply if a door has push/pull hardware and no lock or latch.

In facilities that are required to follow NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code, there are four occupancy classifications where panic hardware is required:
1. Assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 100 people or more
2. Educational occupancies with an occupant load of 100 people or more
3. Day care occupancies with an occupant load of 100 people or more
4. High hazard occupancies with an occupant load of more than 5 people

Be aware that if a room contains electrical equipment, NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code may require panic hardware to be installed. This requirement was first included in the 2002 edition of the NEC, and has been modified in subsequent editions. Beginning with the 2014 edition, doors that latch or lock, within 25 feet of the required work area, serving the following rooms, require listed panic hardware or fire exit hardware:
1. Where equipment is 800 amps or more and contains overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices
2. Where equipment is 600 volts or more
3. Battery rooms

Residential, business and mercantile occupancies such as apartments, office buildings or retail facilities typically would not require panic hardware on any doors unless there is an assembly, educational, or high hazard area within the building with an occupant load of 50 or more (per the IBC) or 100 or more (per NFPA 101). If these buildings contain electrical rooms that meet the criteria above, panic hardware would be required on those rooms.

Latest Reviews

Easter's service is exceptional. Their representative, Daniel, was kind, prompt, and went above and beyond. We had our building doors updated with panic bars and locks. He was prompt and did exceptional work. I don't normally write reviews on Facebook, but his service was beyond what we expected. Highly recommend.read more

Butch Jackson

2018-03-13T18:55:43+0000

They are a Great Lock Co.To Deal with. HEY Bobby will see you soon I am working at 999 Corporate Boulevard

Jessie Hoffman

2017-04-11T22:56:13+0000

Easter's will get all of our business forever. Over the years we've brought them several keys, they've come to our house, and recently they worked with us to get a set of spares made for a padlock they didn't carry a blank for. Service is always prompt, friendly, and professional, and the keys always work. Thank you for continuing to be a great company.read more

Lydia Fitzsimmons

2016-11-02T16:24:30+0000

Easter's Lock and Security is the best!! Always great service and a perfect cut on all the keys. I have used them for my home and business for years! The only company to use for all my needs! Best company ever!read more

Frankie Valentin

2015-10-22T14:45:42+0000

I would never go in this place again! Horrible service . All the locks I purchased were wrong size and they wouldn't let me exchange them and basically told me I was stuck with them!!! Thanks for leaving me with 100$ in locks with no purpose or use!read more